A hacking tool is a program designed to assist with hacking, or a piece of software which can be used for hacking purposes.

Examples include Nmap, Nessus, John the Ripper, p0f, and Winzapper.. Bribes have also been described as among the most potent hacking tools, due to their potential exploitation in social engineering attacks. Occasionally, common software such as ActiveX is exploited as a hacking tool as well.

A hacking tool is a program designed to assist with hacking, or a piece of software which can be used for hacking purposes.

Examples include Nmap, Nessus, John the Ripper, p0f, and Winzapper.. Bribes have also been described as among the most potent hacking tools, due to their potential exploitation in social engineering attacks. Occasionally, common software such as ActiveX is exploited as a hacking tool as well.